Oh he did get the chance, he played the first game from the start. He was so effective, he got subbed at half time. Then he warmed the bench and played after Wagner Love, Baptista and Robinho had their kicks and the games were already won. They say he was tired after the Bundesliga season.
I'm not saying he can, but at least he played on the biggest stage with a small country and had pretty good results.
Stupidity or not, he won the tournament.